Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Mar 14, 2025).

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1. 2025-03-14Became Public Law No: 119-2.Library of Congress
2. 2025-03-14Signed by President.Library of Congress
3. 2025-03-04Presented to President.Library of Congress
4. 2025-02-27Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
5. 2025-02-26Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H846) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
6. 2025-02-04Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Since it became law on Mar 14, 2025, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 5 documents that name it: 2 final rules, 2 proposed rules and 1 notice.

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The quote shows how each one uses the law: as the reason for a change, as background, or in passing.

1. Proposed ruleSep 17, 2026Environmental Protection Agency
   Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act Section 111

   See West Virginia, 597 U.S. at 731-32. Public Law 119-2; see 90 FR 21225 (May 19, 2025).

   Would change 40 CFR part 60

   Open for comment until Nov 2, 2026. Comment on Regulations.gov

2. Final ruleFeb 18, 2026Environmental Protection Agency
   Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards Under the Clean Air Act

   See West Virginia, 597 U.S. at 731-32. Public Law 119-2; see 90 FR 21225 (May 19, 2025).

   In effect since Apr 20, 2026 · Changes 40 CFR part 85, 40 CFR part 86, 40 CFR part 600, 40 CFR part 1036 and 2 more · Significant rule
3. NoticeJan 28, 2026Management and Budget Office
   Notice; 2025 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act Annual Report

   These were: Public Law 118-258, Supporting America's Children and Families Act; Public Law 118-272, Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024; Public Law 119-2, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas…

4. Proposed ruleAug 1, 2025Environmental Protection Agency
   Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards

   See West Virginia, 597 U.S. at 731-32. Public Law 119-2; see 90 FR 21225 (May 19, 2025).

   Comments closed Sep 15, 2025 · Would change 40 CFR part 85, 40 CFR part 86, 40 CFR part 600, 40 CFR part 1036 and 2 more · Significant rule
5. Final ruleMay 19, 2025Environmental Protection Agency
   Congressional Review Act Revocation of Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions

   Under the authority of the Congressional Review Act and Public Law 119-2, 139 Stat. 3, the EPA amends title 40, chapter I, of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:

   In effect since May 19, 2025 · Changes 40 CFR part 2, 40 CFR part 98, 40 CFR part 99

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Cosponsors

• Rick W. Allen R-GA-12
• Jodey C. Arrington R-TX-19
• Troy Balderson R-OH-12
• Mike Carey R-OH-15
• Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
• Dan Crenshaw R-TX-2
• Gabe Evans R-CO-8
• Julie Fedorchak R-ND-At Large
• Craig A. Goldman R-TX-12
• H. Morgan Griffith R-VA-9
• Glenn Grothman R-WI-6
• John Joyce R-PA-13
• Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23
• Robert E. Latta R-OH-5
• Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA-1
• Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
• Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
• Derek Schmidt R-KS-2
• Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14